Excerpt from Explosives
The early uses of gunpowder were confined to warfare, and no use seems to have been made of it for blasting purposes for several hundred years. It was originally used in the form of crude hand grenades, and probably was at first of most use in striking terror into the enemy. Cannon were first used by the English in I 346 at the battle of Crecy. But seem to have been used a few years prior to this in the hispano-moorish wars.
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Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. This book offers an extensive overview of the manufacturing processes and chemical composition of explosives. First used for warfare in the 7th century, explosives such as gunpowder saw military application for many years before finding use in blasting. The author details the history of explosives, methods for their safe production, testing, and storage, and the essential chemistry behind their explosive properties. The text also delves into the development of smokeless powders and covers various types of blasting explosives, including dynamite, gelatinized explosives, and ammonium nitrate explosives. Safety in coal mines is a particular focus, as is the production of percussion caps, detonators, and fuses. The author brings together a wealth of explosive knowledge in one volume, providing a thorough resource for those working with explosives, as well as those with a general interest in this fascinating and powerful class of chemical compounds. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. N° de réf. du vendeur 9781333614997_0
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PAP. Etat : New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. N° de réf. du vendeur LW-9781333614997
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PAP. Etat : New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. N° de réf. du vendeur LW-9781333614997
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